How to press flowers in a book

Using the wax paper method for pressing flowers is quick and easy. You will need a flat tray or a sheet of wax paper (or two), a bowl or pot that fits over the tray or the wax paper and a small iron.

Set the flowers in a bowl or pot.

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Add a layer of wax paper over the flowers.

Set the iron on it and press the flowers down. Use a firm pressure to get rid of any air bubbles. It is better to press flowers using wax paper and an iron because wax paper is thin and does not affect the color or scent of the flowers.

This method is also quite easy to do.

All you need are flowers, a piece of wax paper, and an iron.

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Wax paper or parchment paper for pressing flowers

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How to press flowers without turning brown

Just lay your flowers on the wax paper and press them for a few minutes. When the flowers are flat and the petals have started to curl, remove the wax paper.

Now your flowers are ready to dry!

How to press flowers with iron and wax paper?

You don’t need to use wax paper to press flowers.

Instead, you can use the same method but use a clean tea towel or cheesecloth instead. Just be sure to wet the towel with water and wring

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